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Fort Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 391 students in Fort Madison, IA, 18% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Fort Madison, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Fort Madison, IA (2026-27)

Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Gr: K-12 | 313 students
Catholic
2600 Avenue A
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2486
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Map of Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Holy Trinity Early Childhood Center
Gr: NS | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
2213 Avenue J
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-6428
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Fort Madison, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
391
Students
-4.2% (-17 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
-40.0% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-9.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Madison)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
391 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025196217179
2024196212172
2023217192174
2022197203185
2021197201180
2020197196171
2019196199175
2018196197172
2017204195180
2016204194178
2015204188167
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% Students of Color
3%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%16%34%
20243%16%34%
20231%17%33%
20221%15%33%
20211%16%32%
20201%15%32%
20195%14%31%
20185%15%31%
20175%13%32%
20165%13%32%
20155%12%32%
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0.38
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.380.470.65
20240.380.470.65
20230.440.500.65
20220.370.470.64
20210.370.470.64
20200.370.470.64
20190.430.460.63
20180.430.450.63
20170.380.390.61
20160.380.390.61
20150.380.390.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20231%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%6%9%
20242%7%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
297 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
76%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202576%70%52%
202476%71%52%
202369%68%52%
202276%71%54%
202176%70%54%
202076%71%54%
201972%72%56%
201872%72%56%
201775%77%58%
201675%76%58%
201575%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
84 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
22%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202521%18%26%
202421%17%26%
202330%20%25%
202223%18%25%
202123%18%25%
202023%18%24%
201924%18%24%
201824%18%23%
201724%15%22%
201624%16%22%
201524%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Madison, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Fort Madison, IA?
2 private schools are located in Fort Madison, IA.
What percentage of students in Fort Madison go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Fort Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Madison?
100% of private schools in Fort Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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